Nursing BN (Hons): B700

As the largest group within the healthcare workforce, nurses have a pivotal role in providing, leading and coordinating care. Nurses work within the multidisciplinary team, across a range of health and social care environments, supporting service-users to make informed decisions about their holistic healthcare requirements. The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) programme is consistently ranked at the top of university league tables: for 2026 Nursing at Glasgow is ranked 1st in the UK for Nursing & Midwifery in the Complete University Guide and 2nd in the UK for Nursing in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

For Entry in 2027

Summary of entry requirements for Nursing

Scottish Higher entry requirements (by end of S6)

• AABBB
• Additional requirements: Two Highers from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics. National 5 Mathematics, English at Grade B. Interview.

Scottish Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)

• MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
• MD40: AABB*
• Additional requirements: Two Highers from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics. National 5 Mathematics, English at Grade B. Interview. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.

A-level standard entry requirements

• ABB – BBB
• Additional requirements: two A-levels from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade B or 5. Interview.

Irish Leaving Certificate

• H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
• Additional requirements: Two Higher Level subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. Plus English and Mathematics at minimum H4/O4. Interview.

IB standard entry requirements

• 34 (6,5,5)
• Additional requirements: Additional requirements: Two HL subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. SL English and Mathematics at 4. Interview.

English language

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.